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There are 5 types of cards in the game.
 
There are 5 types of cards in the game.
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* <strong>[[Instant|Instant cards]]</strong> can be played any time any other player plays a card (unless otherwise stated). If an Instant card is played in response to a card you played, you may respond with an Instant card of your own (even though you already played a card this turn). Any number of Instant cards can be chained during a single turn.
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* <strong>[[UU - Instant Card|Instant cards]]</strong> can be played any time any other player plays a card (unless otherwise stated). If an Instant card is played in response to a card you played, you may respond with an Instant card of your own (even though you already played a card this turn). Any number of Instant cards can be chained during a single turn.
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* <strong>[[Upgrade|Upgrade cards]]</strong> grant positive effects. You can play an Upgrade card in any player’s Stable. An Upgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
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* <strong>[[UU - Upgrade Card|Upgrade cards]]</strong> grant positive effects. You can play an Upgrade card in any player’s Stable. An Upgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
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* <strong>[[Downgrade|Downgrade cards]]</strong> impose negative effects. You can play a Downgrade card in any player’s Stable. A Downgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
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* <strong>[[UU - Downgrade Card|Downgrade cards]]</strong> impose negative effects. You can play a Downgrade card in any player’s Stable. A Downgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
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* <strong>[[Magic_Card|Magic cards]]</strong> have one-time effects. When you play a Magic card, it immediately takes effect and is then discarded.
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* <strong>[[UU - Magic Card|Magic cards]]</strong> have one-time effects. When you play a Magic card, it immediately takes effect and is then discarded.
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* <strong>[[Unicorn Cards]]</strong> You can play a Unicorn card in any player’s Stable. There are 4 sub-types of Unicorn cards:
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* <strong>[[UU - Unicorn Card|Unicorn Cards]]</strong> You can play a Unicorn card in any player’s Stable. There are 4 sub-types of Unicorn cards:
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** [[Baby Unicorn|Baby Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that only enter a Stable from the Nursery. They are never added to the deck, a player’s hand, or the discard pile.
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** [[UU - Baby Unicorn Card|Baby Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that only enter a Stable from the Nursery. They are never added to the deck, a player’s hand, or the discard pile.
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** [[Basic Unicorn|Basic Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns. They don’t have any effects, but they might have a special place in your heart.
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** [[UU - Basic Unicorn Card|Basic Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns. They don’t have any effects, but they might have a special place in your heart.
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** [[Magical Unicorn|Magical Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.
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** [[UU - Magical Unicorn Card|Magical Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.
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** [[Ultimate Unicorn|Ultimate Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.
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** [[UU - Ultimate Unicorn Card|Ultimate Unicorn Cards]] are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.
  
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*A player's stable can contain any number of cards in it, including cards with the same name.
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*Some cards specify that they can’t be "affected" by certain things. Cards can be "affected" directly or indirectly. Direct [[effects]] target a card individually or as part of a group. Indirect [[effects]] require a player to target a card or perform an action that affects a card. If a card states "this card cannot be affected," it is immune to both direct and indirect effects.  
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*Some cards specify that they can’t be "affected" by certain things. Cards can be "affected" directly or indirectly. Direct [[UU Game Terminology - Effects|effects]] target a card individually or as part of a group. Indirect [[UU Game Terminology - Effects|effects]] require a player to target a card or perform an action that affects a card. If a card states "this card cannot be affected," it is immune to both direct and indirect effects.  
  
 
* "Play" specifically refers to playing a card from your hand during your Action phase or playing an Instant card at any time.
 
* "Play" specifically refers to playing a card from your hand during your Action phase or playing an Instant card at any time.
  
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* If you "bring a card [[Directly|directly]] into your [[UU Game Terminology - Stable|Stable]]," you do not "[[play]]" that card. This means that any card that is brought [[Directly|directly]] into your Stable cannot be Neigh’d.  
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* If you [[UU Game Terminology - Bring|Bring]] a card directly into your [[UU Game Terminology - Stable|Stable]]," you do not "[[UU Game Terminology - Play|play]]" that card. This means that any card that is brought directly into your Stable cannot be Neigh’d.  
  
 
* Some card effects allow you to search the deck or the discard pile for a card. Once you have retrieved that card, you must reveal the card you chose to each other player before adding it to your hand.
 
* Some card effects allow you to search the deck or the discard pile for a card. Once you have retrieved that card, you must reveal the card you chose to each other player before adding it to your hand.
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* All cards are by definition a singular "Card".  Effects are NOT cards.
 
* All cards are by definition a singular "Card".  Effects are NOT cards.
  
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* Cards designated as [[Baby Unicorn|Baby Unicorn Card]], [[Basic Unicorn|Basic Unicorn Card]], [[Magical Unicorn|Magical Unicorn Card]] and [[Ultimate Unicorn|Ultimate Unicorn Card]] All count as a [[Unicorn_Cards|Unicorn]] when in a Stable unless otherwise stated.
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* Cards designated as [[UU - Baby Unicorn Card|Baby Unicorn Card]], [[UU - Basic Unicorn Card|Basic Unicorn Card]], [[UU - Magical Unicorn Card|Magical Unicorn Card]] and [[UU - Ultimate Unicorn Card|Ultimate Unicorn Card]] All count as a [[UU - Unicorn Card|Unicorn]] when in a Stable unless otherwise stated.
  
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* When a card is resolved (not neigh'd) The player may choose any Stable to place a [[Unicorn_Cards|Unicorn]], Upgrade or Downgrade CARD.
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* When a card is resolved (not neigh'd) The player may choose any Stable to place a [[UU - Unicorn Card|Unicorn]], Upgrade or Downgrade CARD.
  
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* An [[Instant|Instant card]] is played targeting another card, they do not target players.  
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* An [[UU - Instant Card|Instant card]] is played targeting another card, they do not target players.  
  
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* When a [[Magic_Card|Magic card]] resolves (not neigh'd) The player resolves all effects listed in order on the CARD.
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* When a [[UU - Magic_ Card|Magic card]] resolves (not neigh'd) The player resolves all effects listed in order on the CARD.
  
 
==Physical Appearance==
 
==Physical Appearance==
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*'''January 2018 Unstable Unicorns is published by Breaking Gamesâ„¢ an AD MAGICâ„¢ company.  This change in publisher has given the card back a lighter appearance and a larger black border than the previous releases.
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*'''January 2018 Unstable Unicorns is published by Breaking Games™ an AD MAGIC™ company.  This change in publisher has given the card back a lighter appearance and a larger black border than the previous releases.
 
<p align="center">[[File:White back difference.jpg|150px]][[File:Black back differece.jpg|150px]]</p>
 
<p align="center">[[File:White back difference.jpg|150px]][[File:Black back differece.jpg|150px]]</p>
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*'''January 2019 Unstable Unicorns is published by GPIâ„¢ (Grand Prix International, Inc.). This change in publisher has not changed the look of cards from the previous version.
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*'''January 2019 Unstable Unicorns is published by GPI™ (Grand Prix International, Inc.). This change in publisher has not changed the look of cards from the previous version.
 
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== Gameplay Terminology ==
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=='''Gameplay Terminology'''==
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*[[Neigh, Neigh'd, Neighable, Neighing!|Neigh (disambiguation)]]
 
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*[[Player]]
 
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**[[Hand|Player: Hand]]
 
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**[[Hand|Player: Hand Limit]]
 
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**[[Stable|Player: Stable]]
 
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**[[Turn|Player: Turn]]
 
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*[[Phase|Phase(s)]]
 
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**[[Beginning of Turn|Phase 1:Beginning of Turn (''BOT'')]]
 
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**[[Draw phase|Phase 2:Draw]]
 
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**[[Action Phase|Phase 3:Action]]
 
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**[[End of Turn|Phase 4:End of Turn (''EOT'')]]
 
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*[[Target|Target (card or player)]]
 
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*[[Immunity]]
 
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*[[Cards]]
 
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**[[Downgrade|Card type:Downgrade]]
 
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**[[Instant|Card type:Instant]]
 
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**[[Magic_cards|Card type:Magic (card)]]
 
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**[[Upgrade|Card type:Upgrade]]
 
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**[[Unicorn Cards|Card type:Unicorn]]
 
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**[[Baby Unicorn|Unicorn card type:Baby]]
 
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**[[Basic Unicorn|Unicorn card type:Basic]]
 
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**[[Magical Unicorn|Unicorn card type:Magical]]
 
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**[[Ultimate Unicorn|Unicorn card type:Ultimate]]
 
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*[[Deck|Game: Deck]]
 
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*[[Discard Pile|Game: Discard Pile]]
 
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*[[Nursery|Game: Nursery]]
 
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*[[Requirement|Requirement]]
 
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*[[Choose|Choose (a card)]]
 
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*[[Destroy|Destroy (a card)]]
 
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*[[Discard|Discard (a card)]]
 
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*[[Draw|Draw (a card)]]
 
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*[[Play|Play (a card)]]
 
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*[[Pull|Pull (a card)]]
 
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*[[Replace|Replace (a card)]]
 
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*[[Sacrifice|Sacrifice (a card)]]
 
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*[[Steal|Steal (a card)]]
 
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*[[UU Game Terminology - Effects|effect]]
 
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**[[Directly|Effect: Directly (into stable)]]
 
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**[[Enter|Effect: Enter (a stable)]]
 
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**[[Leave|Effect: Leave (a stable)]]
 
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**[[Continuous|Effect: Continuous]]
 
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**[[Mandatory|Effect: Mandatory]]
 
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**[[Optional|Effect: Optional]]
 
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**[[Triggered|Effect: Triggered]]
 
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**[[Unless otherwise stated|Effect: Unless otherwise stated]]
 
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**[[Search|Effect: Search]]
 
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**[[Shuffle|Effect: Shuffle]]
 
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*[[Impossible|Impossible Actions]]
 
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*[[Instant|Instant Pile]]
 
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Latest revision as of 10:43, 4 December 2020

Cards

There are 5 types of cards in the game.

  • Instant cards can be played any time any other player plays a card (unless otherwise stated). If an Instant card is played in response to a card you played, you may respond with an Instant card of your own (even though you already played a card this turn). Any number of Instant cards can be chained during a single turn.
  • Upgrade cards grant positive effects. You can play an Upgrade card in any player’s Stable. An Upgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
  • Downgrade cards impose negative effects. You can play a Downgrade card in any player’s Stable. A Downgrade card in your Stable affects only your Stable (unless otherwise stated).
  • Magic cards have one-time effects. When you play a Magic card, it immediately takes effect and is then discarded.
  • Unicorn Cards You can play a Unicorn card in any player’s Stable. There are 4 sub-types of Unicorn cards:
    • Baby Unicorn Cards are Unicorns that only enter a Stable from the Nursery. They are never added to the deck, a player’s hand, or the discard pile.
    • Basic Unicorn Cards are Unicorns. They don’t have any effects, but they might have a special place in your heart.
    • Magical Unicorn Cards are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.
    • Ultimate Unicorn Cards are Unicorns that have effects. Some have triggered effects, while others have continuous effects.
  • A player's stable can contain any number of cards in it, including cards with the same name.
  • Some cards specify that they can’t be "affected" by certain things. Cards can be "affected" directly or indirectly. Direct effects target a card individually or as part of a group. Indirect effects require a player to target a card or perform an action that affects a card. If a card states "this card cannot be affected," it is immune to both direct and indirect effects.
  • "Play" specifically refers to playing a card from your hand during your Action phase or playing an Instant card at any time.
  • If you Bring a card directly into your Stable," you do not "play" that card. This means that any card that is brought directly into your Stable cannot be Neigh’d.
  • Some card effects allow you to search the deck or the discard pile for a card. Once you have retrieved that card, you must reveal the card you chose to each other player before adding it to your hand.
  • All cards are by definition a singular "Card". Effects are NOT cards.
  • When a card is resolved (not neigh'd) The player may choose any Stable to place a Unicorn, Upgrade or Downgrade CARD.
  • An Instant card is played targeting another card, they do not target players.
  • When a Magic card resolves (not neigh'd) The player resolves all effects listed in order on the CARD.

Physical Appearance

  • January 2018 Unstable Unicorns is published by Breaking Games™ an AD MAGIC™ company. This change in publisher has given the card back a lighter appearance and a larger black border than the previous releases.

White back difference.jpgBlack back differece.jpg

  • January 2019 Unstable Unicorns is published by GPI™ (Grand Prix International, Inc.). This change in publisher has not changed the look of cards from the previous version.

Gameplay Terminology

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